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• Pretty but overpriced for what you get

  Jane W,,Dec 31, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  This trip was about $100 American dollars. It was very cold, and we were asked to wait on a bench outside as the gondolas were arriving a bit late. I thought the gondolier might talk a bit about what we were seeing, but he did not say anything at all. We went up the canal for about 15 minutes and turned around following the same path back for 15 minutes. It was pretty at night, but I think it was overpriced.

  

  

• Quick gondola ride

  oyegbemisolao,,Dec 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a cute little 30 minute gondola ride! Nothing fancy! But it was fun! You get to see most of the sights. Suitable for friends or couples

  

  

  

  

• Not 30 minutes, but half as long

  GleidysMargoth B,,Nov 23, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  The gondola ride lasted much less than 30 minutes, only about 15, did not start at the scheduled time and does not pass through any of the most beautiful canals.

• Not worth it

  Kim F,,Nov 18, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  Not worth the money. The gondola captain did not speak to us at all. He was busy chatting with his friend on another boat. We did not learn about anything that we were looking at and the route was through an uninteresting canal area not the grand canal. Also probably could hire an independent boat for a lot less money.

• Poor Performance

  Raymond B,,Nov 17, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  The Gondoliere talked on his cell phone the entire Ride and said only 5 words to us total in response to a couple of questions from one of our Party. No commentary about the buildings or the lagoon

• Do not recommend at all - total waste of money and time.

  Danielle M,,Nov 9, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  Unfortunately this was not was expected. It was a shared ride with strangers - which was not indicated clearly when booking (I was not the only who expressed this) they also did not allow my daughter and I to sit together even though there was a solo traveler on our gondola who was happy to swap with me but they did not allow. They were late, for a 6pm booking start we didn't even get on the gondola until 6:12pm and largely missed the sunset. We then circled a few canals for less than 10mins before we were back at the dock and off by 6:26pm. The driver didn't really want to speak with anyone, and was rude when he did, he also made inappropriate comments about my daughters appearance to her (she is 19 and he would have been in his 40s) making her feel incredibly uncomfortable. The whole thing was a really poor experience and I do not recommend at all. This was something I was really looking forward to and this tour ruined that experience of a gondola ride at sunset.

• Clare was a very superb and enjoyable guide

  James,,Oct 31, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our guide “Clare” went above and beyond; she was very knowledgable and engaging and patient; one of the best guides we gave had in our several tours in Italy through Viator and another service.

• it was ok. not as magical...

  viraj s,,Oct 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  it was ok. not as magical as people make it out to be. i was expecting the gandola to be riding in the main canal a more . it was average.

• Magical and Peaceful Gondola Ride

  JoB240,,Oct 27, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took a gondola ride in Venice and opted for the quieter canals rather than just the Grand Canal, it was absolutely stunning and incredibly peaceful. No crowds, no queues, just the gentle glide through the water and the charming Venetian scenery. Pricing is standard across Venice: €90 for rides before 7 pm (around 30 minutes) and €110 after 7 pm. While it’s not cheap, the experience is worth it for the tranquility and beauty you get when venturing off the main tourist route. Overall, it felt like a truly authentic Venetian moment, highly recommend going for the quieter canals if you want a more serene ride.

  

  

  

• A little too commercial for me

  VirginiaLove2Travel,,Oct 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  There are a lot, and I mean a lot, of places to ride in a gondola In Venice. The cost is 90 euros for 30 minutes with up to 5 people. 90 euros total. That is the fixed price during the day. No matter which small canal you go, there are always a ton more gondolas moving too so you will experience a back up and the gondoliers yell at each other (which makes the ride somewhat unpleasant). It’s really not as romantic as the media makes it out to be…..but….one must at least say they did it while in Venice.

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